Credible Messenger Associate

Amity Foundation•San Dimas, CA

16d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal About the Position: Relying on effective communication, listening, and conflict mediation skills, the Credible Messenger Associate (sometimes referred to as “Credible Messenger”) is responsible to work with youth in individual and group settings to assist them in modifying and changing their behaviors because of personal demonstration and credibility. The Credible Messenger guides and motivates at-risk youth to challenge and transform negative thinking, attitudes, and actions while promoting restorative justice, family involvement, community engagement, and planning for transition back to the community. These face-to-face services will be conducted in LA County Probation Facilities, Camps, and Secure Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTF’s). Likely as a part of the project will be designated unit or units at a Juvenile Hall(s)/Camp(s) as needed (Los Padrinos, Camp Glenn Rockey, Barry J., etc.). At-will shift work availability needed on a Monday thru Friday or Tuesday thru Saturday Schedule for 8 hour shifts “as needed” between the hours of 8AM to 7PM. This position supports policies and procedures governing the project, and supports appropriate strategies for the delivery of services, and works as part of a team to ensure contract compliance with Amity Foundation, the Department of Youth Development (DYD), and County of Los Angeles Juvenile Probation Department.

Requirements

Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with participants
Ability to provide genuine warmth, empathy and honest sensitivity to program participants to facilitate positive change
Ability to provide program participants with frequent acknowledgment and reinforcement for positive behaviors, as well as consistent and predictable feedback for negative behaviors, which may include reporting violations to DYD/Probation staff.
Ability to develop a treatment alliance with participants
Ability to integrate, disseminate, and implement requirements, reporting timeframes and/or procedure changes as indicated by DYD/Probation.
Ability to effectively supervise and train a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills.

Responsibilities

Relies on unique relationships with at-risk youth to implement innovative approaches to restorative justice
Utilizes effective communication, listening, and conflict mediation skills to engage youth participants
Works in conjunction with staff to model positive behavior, including respect, support and encouragement during challenging and stressful situations
Provides youth with tools and skills needed for success
Works with youth in individual and group settings to modify behaviors
Uses lived experience to connect with at-risk youth, guiding and motivating individuals towards prosocial living
Promotes restorative justice, family involvement, community engagement, and re-integration in the community
Demonstrates significant personal growth and change since release from a correctional system
Partners with DYD/Probation staff to create an overall therapeutic environment focusing on developing the youths’ identity, family connections, and positive supportive community.
Communicate effectively with DYD/Probation staff.
Maintains sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by associate with participants
Protects and maintains participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and information
Models professionalism, effective work habits, and responsible living.